The audio trail, on the footsteps of smugglers, is a family walk without any danger or difficulty.
Lasting less than 2 hours and with a departure at the Lake Vonnes, you will set off to discover the paths formerly used by smugglers.
From the salt trade in the 18th century, to tobacco and butter, many goods crossed the border in this part of Chablais. Game of cat and mouse between smugglers and «gabelou», name given to the Customs officers of that time, this walk will immerse you in the history of the territory of Chablais.
When you return from your walk, take the time to discover the "Centre d'Interprétation de la Contrebande en Montagne" (Old customs House) to learn more about the history of contraband.
Batteries can be rented either at the tourist office or at the Old Customs House.
Topo guides are for sale at the tourist office.
- Cultural
The Smugglers' Way audio trail.
Follow in the footsteps of the smugglers and customs officials who once played cat and mouse in this mountainous border area between France and Switzerland.
About
1/ From the parking lot by the lake, go towards the chapel and go up on your right at the crow’s foot.
2/ From the chapel where the directional post “Vonnes” is located, take the direction of the “Pas de Morgins”.
3/ At the second post «Pas de Morgins», continue towards «L'Aity d'en Haut», always follow this direction through «Les Blattes».
4/ At «L'Aity d'en Haut», now follow the direction «Vonnes» through «Les Ramines» to reach the "Lac de Vonnes", your starting point.
Prices
Walkingmap: €1
Batterie rental: €3 + €30 deposit.
Reception
Period of practice
From 01/06 to 30/09.
- Pets welcome
Contacts
Access
Car Park at the departure. Access by bus line 4, stop Vonnes.
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
